[Ducati] Gates Submersible Fuel Line - Was Dead 1998 916

[Don Ross]

GATES SUBMERSIBLE FUEL LINE (SAE 30R10)  5/16"  
P/N: 27093  
Product ID: 4219-05184  
UPC: 072053581607  
(Regular fuel line is SAE 30R07 and fuel injection service line is SAE 30R09)  

Gates Submersible Fuel Line Hose exceeds the SAE 30R10 rating and is capable of handling gasoline, alcohol-extended
gasoline or diesel fuel.  The Gates submersible fuel line hose contain a special compound called fluoroelastomer (FKM), which resists gas and fuel permeation and retards ageing. It is also reinforced with aramid fiber.

Where To Buy - Parts Store Locator

http://www.gates.com/automotive/distributors/index.cfm?location_id=539

DR
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----- Original Message -----
From: sfrank at knology.net
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:08 AM
To: ducati at ducati.net
Subject: [Ducati] Re: Dead 1998 916

You are correct about the 30R10 line. I used 30R9 but I guess I need to  
replace it.  Gates is the only company I can find that makes 30R10 and I  
can't find any place to buy it.  So I guess it is either put the 8 year old  
line back in the tank, or stick with the 30R9.  

Shane

> From: Ah332 at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Ducati] Re: Dead 1998 916

>
> it is a few dollars cheaper. I have not seen it in recent posts  but be  
sure to  
> get fuel line that is intended to be immersed in gasoline. It  should  
have  
> R10 somewhere in the number. Regular fuel injection line is not good   
enough and  
> some parts houses will sell you plain jane fuel line. May be why one   
lister  
> got flakes of rubber at the injectors. Hope this helps. Eric